Articles by Wendy Berton

Photo Credit: Judy Aiello Identical twins Beckie Harris Wear and Cassie Harris never dreamed they would be having their first babies at the same time, but their daughters were born about three months apart. As fitness enthusiasts and teachers, their stories are inspiring for women as they exemplify how to stay fit before, during and…

Monthly Mitzvah Project – February Each month, the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. These projects reflect the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community. Please...

Young children (0-5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. We will touch on the main highlights of the Shabbat service: wonder, fun, song, listening to the world, dancing, and Torah....

Chag Purim Sameach Happy Purim! The CST Sisterhood Needs Your Help This Year! Our Sisterhood is about to embark on the annual hamentashen baking and sale. We have customers from all over Portland who buy...

JAM Art Show + Sale March is Jewish Arts Month but the show starts in late February! Enjoy a rotating exhibit in the MJCC lobby. Members of ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists will answer questions, accept...

Pre-Order your hamantashen before March 8! In the 1950s, Shaarie Torah Sisterhood began its most famous fundraiser, the baking of hamantaschen, and in its first year sold 100 dozen. In the warm, noisy kitchen, experienced...

Every Monday night, come together and study our heritage and Torah. No matter what background or affiliation, join together and let’s unite! Come and join, bring a study partner or you can request one at https://portlandkollel.org/partners/

Everyone loves a good story and in 2019 with the help of storyteller Cassandra Sagan, Maggid-Educator, OJMCHE is going to be storytime headquarters. Cassandra will be working with community members from across cultural and social...